Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología, Guatemala City

Name: Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología
Address: Salón No. 5, Finca Nacional "La Aurora", zona 13, Guatemala City, 01013, Guatemala
Telephone: +502 2475 4406

#24 among attractions in Guatemala City

Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum

Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología

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The Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología is a national museum of Guatemala, dedicated to the conservation of archaeological and ethnological artifacts and research into Guatemala's history and cultural heritage. The museum is located in Guatemala City, at Finca La Aurora. ()

Local name: Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología de Guatemala Established: 30 June 1898 (126 years ago)Coordinates: 14°35'51"N, 90°31'47"W

Address

Salón No. 5, Finca Nacional "La Aurora", zona 13Guatemala City 01013 Guatemala

Contact

+502 2475 4406

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Day trips

Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Avenida Reforma, Zona Viva, La Aurora Zoo, Guatemalan National Natural History Museum.

1.1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
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14°35'53"N • 90°30'47"W
Zona Viva, Guatemala City
29 min walk • Shopping, Shopping district, Neighbourhood
~1310 ftE
Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
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~260 ftSW
Museum, Natural history museum
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Museum of Central American modern art
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Memorial, Shopping centre
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1 miE
14°36'5"N • 90°30'53"W
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Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
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1.4 miSW
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Estadio Revolución, Guatemala City
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0.9 miN
Universities and schools
Universidad Mesoamericana, Guatemala City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología open?

Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 12 pm & 1:30 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 9 am - 12 pm & 1:30 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología?

Nearby attractions include Museo Nacional de Arte Moderno "Carlos Mérida", Guatemala City (2 min walk), Guatemalan National Natural History Museum, Guatemala City (2 min walk), La Aurora Zoo, Guatemala City (7 min walk), Obelsik, Guatemala City (22 min walk).

How to get to Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología:

Bus

Estación Los Arcos (17 min walk)
Parqueo turitran (19 min walk)